'Virtual focus groups' uncover clues to rural and urban HPV vaccination disparities(Virginia Commonwealth University) Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center and Dartmouth College have harnessed the power of social media to understand differences in attitudes and behaviors about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among hundreds of thousands of parents living in rural and urban areas. Their findings were presented at the Society for Behavioral Medicine's 40th annual meeting in Washington, D.C., on March 6. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - March 13, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Medical News Today: What to know about genital warts in womenHuman papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common sexually transmitted infection. Some types of HPV can cause genital warts, which can develop on the vulva, vagina, and cervix. Learn more about the causes, treatment, and prevention of genital warts in women here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 12, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Sexual Health / STDs Source Type: news

Malawi: Govt Vaccinates Young Girls Against Cervical Cancer[VOA] Malawi officials say the country has the world's highest rate of cervical cancer, but only two oncologists serving the nation of 17 million people. In an effort to reduce cervical cancer deaths, the government has rolled out a massive vaccine campaign against the human papilloma virus (HPV), which can cause cervical cancer. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 28, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: news

Most Nations May Be Rid of Cervical Cancer By 2100THURSDAY, Feb. 21, 2019 -- Rapid expansion of HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening could eliminate the cancer as a major health problem in many countries by the end of the century, a new study claims.
HPV (human papillomavirus) causes most... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 21, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Two types of HPV linked to cervical cancer have declined since the advent of the HPV vaccine(American Association for Cancer Research) An analysis of cervical precancers over a period of seven years showed that two strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) that have been targeted by vaccination since 2006 have declined, accounting for a smaller proportion of cervical disease. The study offers evidence that HPV vaccination reduced the incidence of infections that can lead to cervical cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - February 21, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Glottic Carcinoma Can Be HPV-Related Disease in Young AdultsWEDNESDAY, Feb. 20, 2019 -- An increased incidence of glottic carcinoma related to human papillomavirus (HPV) has been documented in recent years among young patients, according to a study published online Jan. 27 in the Annals of Otology, Rhinology... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 20, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Cervical cancer could be eliminated in most countries by 2100 – researchMillions of cases could be prevented with high HPV vaccine and screening coverageCervical cancer could be effectively eliminated in most countries around the world by the end of the 21st century, according to research.The HPV (human papilloma virus) vaccine, which protects against the virus that causes most cases, has dramatically reduced incidences of cervical cancer wherever uptake has been high. There are hopes that the jab given to young girls, together with occasional HPV screening, could end the scourge of a disease that kills more than 300,000 women globally every year.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 20, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Sarah Boseley Health editor Tags: Cervical cancer HPV vaccine Health Society Vaccines and immunisation Biology Science World news World Health Organization Australia news Europe Japan Asia Pacific Source Type: news

Cervical microbiome may promote high-grade precancerous lesions(American Society for Microbiology) Infections with a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) cause 99 percent of cervical cancer cases, and the disease's first sign is often the appearance of precancerous lesions on a woman's cervix. But bacteria may play an important role, too. New research suggests that the cervical microbiome may influence HPV infection more than researchers previously thought. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - February 19, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: news

Hands Don't Spread HPV, Study FindsFRIDAY, Feb. 15, 2019 -- Human papillomavirus (HPV) is easily transmitted during sex, but it is unlikely to be passed by the hands, Canadian researchers report.
The virus, which infects the skin and genitals, is a cause of several types of cancer... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 15, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. Here ’s what you need to know to protect yourselfUCLA Health Rates of sexually transmitted diseases have risen for the past four years to record highs in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ’slatest analysis. In California, the state health departmentfound that the number of people diagnosed with syphilis, gonorrhea or chlamydia in 2017 was 45 percent higher than five years prior.These sorts of statistics may spark a fear that there ’s little we can do to protect ourselves — but that’s not the full story.Dr. Leena Nathan, an obstetrician/gynecologist at UCLA Health-Westlake Village, consults with peo...Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - February 14, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

HPV shame could put women off cervical cancer screening(Cancer Research UK) The social stigmas and myths surrounding the human papilloma virus (HPV) could make women anxious, including raising fears about their partners' fidelity and putting them off going for cervical screening, according to research presented at Cancer Research UK's Early Diagnosis Conference in Birmingham today. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - February 12, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

New study shows HPV not likely transmittable through the hand(McGill University) Commonly known as HPV, Human papillomavirus is a virus that infects the skin and genital area, in many cases leading to a variety of genital, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers in men and women. Strong evidence exists showing that penetrative genital sex and oral sex can transmit HPV. However, while HPV is also often detected in the hands, the question of whether hand-genital contacts can transmit HPV has long been a source of debate among researchers. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 11, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Could HPV Be Tied to Heart Trouble in Women, Too?Researchers found that among the women studied, those infected with "high-risk" strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) were somewhat more likely to develop heart disease or suffer a stroke over the next several years. (Source: WebMD Health)Source: WebMD Health - February 7, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Vaccine industry targets adults: Gardasil HPV vaccine approved for adults 27 to 45(Natural News) The FDA just announced that Gardasil 9, a vaccine which purportedly protects against nine strains of human papillomavirus, has been approved for adults aged 27 to 45. Until now, the inoculation was aimed at children and young adults between the ages of nine and 26, but it seems nothing can stop Big Pharma... (Source: NaturalNews.com)Source: NaturalNews.com - February 4, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

FDA sets March dates for microbiology, neurology device panel meetingsThe FDA this week set two new March dates for public medical device advisory committee meetings, the first to discuss microbiology devices and the second to discuss a specific neurological device, according to official FDA releases.
In the microbiology devices panel meeting, slated to be held March 8, a committee of microbiology device experts will discuss and make recommendations regarding novel or alternative approaches to clinical studies and devices intended to detect Human Papillomavirus nucleic acid, according to the release.
“These approaches will take into consideration scientific data generated since the app...Source: Mass Device - January 31, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Diagnostics Featured Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Neurological Regulatory/Compliance neuronix Source Type: news

HPV Vaccine Even Helps Women Who Didn't Get It: StudyTUESDAY, Jan. 22, 2019 -- The vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV) is highly effective in young women -- and may even offer some protection to those who don't get it, a new study suggests.
Researchers said the findings add to evidence that... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 22, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Addressing expected challenges after resumption of HPV vaccination(Osaka University) Researchers at Osaka University present measures for reducing a risk of uterine cervical cancer that increased by the suspension of the Japanese government recommendation for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and for promoting HPV vaccination after its resumption (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 17, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

HPV vaccination rates remain critically low among younger adolescents in the US(Infectious Diseases Society of America) Only about 16 percent of US adolescents have been fully vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) by the time they turn 13, despite national recommendations that call for vaccination at 11 to 12 years of age. Published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, the new findings highlight the need for stronger efforts to encourage HPV vaccination and to improve immunization rates in this key age group. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 17, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

New Study Finds Discrepancies in Cervical Cancer Screening RatesA new Mayo Clinic study shows that the percentage of women who are screened for cervical cancer could be far lower than national data suggests. The researchers' findings were published in the Journal of Womenâs Health and show that less than two thirds of women ages 30 to 65 were up-to-date with cervical cancer screenings in 2016.
Whatâs telling is the percentage is even lower for women ages 21 to 29, with just over half current on screenings. Mayo Clinic Researchers said those figures are well below the 81% screening compliance rate that was self-reported in the 2015 National Health Int...Source: MDDI - January 7, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: MDDI Staff Tags: IVD Testing Source Type: news

HPV discovery raises hope for new cervical cancer treatments(University of Virginia Health System) Researchers have made a discovery about human papillomavirus (HPV) that could lead to new treatments for cervical cancer and other cancers caused by the virus, the most common sexually transmitted disease. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - December 18, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

New epigenetic cervical cancer test has 100 per cent detection rate(Queen Mary University of London) A new test for cervical cancer was found to detect all of the cancers in a trial of 15,744 women, outperforming both the current Pap smear and human papillomavirus (HPV) test at a reduced cost, according to a study by Queen Mary University of London. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - December 17, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news